Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) has emerged as a well-established reconstructive method for treating tissue defects. Worldwide, more and more hand and upper extremity VCAs have been ...

Researchers think that microgravity could help grow liver "organoids" that could be used in medical research and even in ...

Consistent with the role of endothelial cells, eEPCs were found to home preferentially to poorly vascularized metastatic tumors in the lung. Induced expression of the suicide gene resulted in ...

Researchers at the University of Virginia have discovered a new mechanism driving drug resistance in pancreatic ductal ...

University of Virginia researchers advance understanding of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer, offering hope for new ...

Morsy was a faculty representative on an instructional course titled "Scaphoid Fractures,” and he also presented his research "Vascularized Bone Grafts for Scaphoid Non-Union.” Attendees to AAHS 2022 ...

More information: Chinta S, et al. Revolutionizing Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: Surgical Underpinnings of the ...

This operation, performed in 2023, showcases the potential for future eye transplant procedures and marks a significant advancement in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). This type ...

Intravital microscopy (IVM) enables live imaging of animals at single-cell level, offering essential insights into cancer progression. This technique allows for the observation of single-cell ...

The majority of peripheral nerve injuries are best treated by a thoughtful surgical reconstruction. However, nonoperative treatment is indicated in several circumstances. The first of these is ...

In the first stage, Cohealyx represented by the green layer, promotes the generation of vascularized tissue, preparing the wound for grafting. In the second stage, the light blue area represents a ...